The Good Energy Jobs Act of 2026 reforms how the Department of Energy distributes financial assistance for energy projects by imposing strict labor standards, community benefits requirements, and domestic manufacturing priorities. The bill mandates that DOE-funded construction projects pay prevailing wages with at least 15 percent apprentice participation, requires project labor agreements for projects over $1 million, and prohibits grant recipients from opposing worker unionization efforts. Companies seeking DOE funding must develop community benefits plans addressing local workforce needs, partner with labor and community organizations on binding agreements, and commit to high-quality job creation and training. At least 40 percent of DOE financial assistance must go to projects benefiting small or disadvantaged communities, and all recipients must prioritize domestic manufacturing and union labor while submitting annual reports to Congress on job quality and community outcomes. The Department has authority to withhold or recapture funding from entities that fail to comply with these requirements and to prohibit offshoring for five years after project completion.